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Hepplewhite
•Hepplewhite, 1750-1786
–Dainty carving is sparingly used, consisting mostly of classical motifs, wheatears, ferns, husks, urns,
rosettes, and Prince of Wales
feathers, which he introduced.
–Upholstery used was striped damask, silk, stain, and red
and blue morocco with
horsehair stuffing.
–Hepplewhite’s favorite pieces were for the dining room. He popularized the sideboard, and the
–Urns carved on all legs can always identify a Hepplewhite sideboard.
–His chairs featured open shield backs and had a very delicate appearance.